Neurosciences
Nerves of steel. Hearts of gold. When a medical condition interrupts your child's life, it can be scary, especially when it's related to the brain and nervous system. If your child is diagnosed with a neurological disorder or disease, it may ease your mind to know that our neurosciences department is one of the largest and most respected in the southwest. Click to read more.
Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center
By Jean Yaeger
Whenever Luke Waggoner’s seizures start ramping up, his mom Ami can make a switch on her phone that changes the rhythm of electrical activity delivered to his brain.
Inside Luke’s body is a network …
For the first time in its 105-year history, Cook Children’s Medical Center is the recipient of and primary institution for a $2.3 million research project grant, known as an R01, by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and …
By Jean Yaeger
Medical students and resident physicians in Amarillo will get more exposure to pediatric neurology thanks to a new and unique partnership between Cook Children’s and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center …
On Thursday morning, Cook Children’s opened the doors to the new Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health. A ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred at the Justin Institute, located in the newly expanded Dodson …
Story by Charlotte Settle. Video by Tom Riehm.
The highly anticipated Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health will open its doors at Cook Children’s this month. The Institute …
Cook Children's is hosting a short film screening and virtual discussion on Nov. 8 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to raise awareness for Epilepsy Awareness Month.
Join us for “Under the Lights,” an inspiring story about a …
This mural, depicting Fort Worth's rich culture and vibrant identity, will welcome patients at the new Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health, which is set to open in October 2023. The Justin Institute will bring together nine …
By Ashley Antle
In recent years, robots have emerged as invaluable tools in health care by performing everything from the routine task of delivering a patient meal to assisting in highly complex surgical procedures. Their efficiency …
Note: This story was featured on Good Morning America. View it here.
By Heather Duge
Valerie Shorten, BSN, RN, and her son, Marquis Shorten, are no strangers to overcoming obstacles. Each one has led them to where they are …
